Friend flirts with me in front of others but not alone?

[Anonymous]

I have a guy friend who I was close to for a few months until I realized I might be on the back burner. I pulled back and he has noticed, texting or calling every once in a while to tell me how he misses me and how we never talk.

Well as it happens I have noticed a bit of a pattern lately. He likes to flirt with me physically in front of our friends or when tipsy (sneak-tapping my opposite shoulder, tapping my thigh to emphasize a point, sneaking up behind me or joining my circle of conversation.) When we're alone however he gets nervous, like its hard for him to keep the convo going (I usually have to open or lead the topic of conversation) or his body language gets all twisted (his toes press inwards while seated, he fidgets and points out random things, etc.)

So what's the deal? I don't think he's into me and I stopped calling him, but he still initiates once a week or so to hint that he misses our old closeness and wants to see me but never offering a date or time.

[Anonymous]

first physically flirting with you in front of people tends to be a claim, guys are stupid reading a girls interest most of the time so he maybe marking his turf so to speak. increased flirting being tipsy is normal for every one since we have lowered inhibitions. nervousness is a sign of interest, the inability to talk and and toes pointed inwards (pigeon toe) and fidgeting are all things showing he is nervous. it seems this guy is into you just too say, if you like him you could attempt to take charge of the situation.

[Opinion Owner]

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[ShelbyG]

typical young nerves, my opinion is that he does like you and he is just intimidated by you. I don't know why, weather it be your looks or maybe he thinks you are a confident girl and he is not a confident guy, When he is around others he is probably more comfortable. its normal in younger guys. Maybe try to loosen up and flirt with him or poke or tease him some. But he is defiantly showing signs he likes you. probably just nervous. so you should try to make him more comfortable if you like him too.

[starlight124]

He likes to show off a bit in front of others, he's more comfortable when he doesn't have to be alone with you. But when alone he happens to get nervous, it's obvious he's attracted to you. Leave things as they are or try and move things forward if you like

[May31]

It looks like he might be interested but may be a little shy to put it out there. Just give it some time & see what happens.